Chapter 222: Something's Not Right

"There will be changes between heaven and earth. The specifics cannot be determined, but it is nothing good and may be dangerous. Stay within the Ancestral Realm for this period and cultivate peacefully here."

Upon arriving inside the Ancestral Realm, Chen Mo softly instructed Zhao Yu, who was by his side.

As he spoke, Chen Mo already had his arm around her waist, arriving at a cave dwelling halfway up the mountain.

This cave dwelling was one he had opened up temporarily, and later Zhao Xuanxin had found people to help renovate it.

In front of the cave dwelling was a spacious courtyard, and behind it was a cultivation chamber deeply embedded into the mountain body.

It could be lived in, and one could also cultivate here.

"You will stay here for now. It won't be too long; I estimate it will take at most a year or so."

Chen Mo led her into the courtyard and took out a jade Token.

"This Token can activate the Array built within the courtyard; you can refine it using your own Inner Qi."

Because once the situation truly underwent unpredictable changes, that place would be the most dangerous and could be eroded by the Mirage Sea Water.

Watching Chen Mo, who was about to leave, Zhao Yu hurriedly spoke up to urge him.

"Mm. As an expert in this world, I have no way to avoid such a calamity; I can only face it head-on and find a way to resolve it."

"Everyone." Chen Mo cupped his hands in a salute and spoke in a deep voice.

She did not know exactly what Chen Mo had encountered, but she could guess that the situation was absolutely dire.

"This Token can communicate with the Ancestral Spirit. If you encounter anything within the Ancestral Realm, you can go find it for help."

"We understand." Dao Lord Zhang of Daoxuan Mountain spoke up proactively, and Abbot Mingxing followed suit.

Otherwise, he would not have brought her into the Ancestral Realm to take refuge; staying in the Capital was, in most situations, safe enough.

"Good." Chen Mo turned with a smile and walked away quickly.

After Chen Mo finished explaining the matter of the other Heavenly Court Fragment, he immediately continued to arrange affairs.

"A group of experts from the Xuantian World will soon come to our Cangxuan World to take refuge. The matter of liaising with them shall be left to Dao Lord Zhang and Abbot Mingxing to arrange people to do."

Chen Mo took out another Cangxuan Alliance Token and instructed.

Chen Mo did not conceal this, his tone firm.

In any case, staying as far away from there as possible was the relatively safe course of action.

Both of them were top-tier Innate Experts; there were tasks suitable for them to do in the Xuantian World.

Therefore, they would not remain in the Cangxuan World, but their disciples were numerous enough to complete the task of liaising with the Xuantian World experts.

Fortunately, no Martial Artist who could reach the Innate Realm was a fool, and they quickly understood the current situation.

"I understand." Zhao Yu did not say anything more, only nodding silently.

Immediately after, he began to describe the matter of the other Heavenly Court Fragment; to ensure the many Innate Experts could fully understand, he deliberately spoke more slowly and in greater detail.

Even if she did not know the specific crisis, she understood the severity of the matter.

Chen Mo appeared at this moment, and all the experts, without exception, turned their gazes toward him.

Naturally, they had to respect Chen Mo, this Alliance Leader, as their head and act according to his orders.

Chen Mo was also contacting his foster father, Mo Hu, and other friends and relatives, trying his best to bring them into the Ancestral Realm to take refuge as well.

Zhao Yu took it with both hands and earnestly tucked it into her Huai.

"You must be careful. I will wait here for your return."

"Are you leaving?" Although she had known the answer in her heart, Zhao Yu still asked.

Or rather, it was not just her; the vast majority of living beings in the Cangxuan World could save their lives, but the price would be the total fall of the Xuantian World.

Time passed second by second; because the Mirage Sea had opened multiple spatial passages, the speed at which the many Innate Experts gathered was quite fast.

Even if they did not encounter the Mirage Sea, the sudden disconnection of the world's connection could cause various natural disasters due to the resulting turbulence of heaven and earth.

The many Innate Experts between heaven and earth began to gather in the Ancestral Realm one after another.

It took only half a day for them to arrive in the Ancestral Realm in full.

Chen Mo spoke slowly, his gaze fixed on the people in the Ancestral Temple.

Seeing this, the many experts bowed in return and said, "We pay our respects to the Alliance Leader!"

Chen Mo was the Alliance Leader of the Cangxuan Alliance, and the Innate Experts who had come were all members of the Cangxuan Alliance.

If a change in heaven and earth truly occurs, the Ancestral Spirit will also arrange for you to take refuge."

Her heart appeared calm, but in reality, she was incredibly nervous and flustered, unconsciously rubbing her sleeves.

Her husband was now going to deal with this matter; how could she not be nervous and worried?

"The reason I have called you all here this time is that there is a major matter that requires you all to work together and follow my arrangements."

All the Innate Experts gathered in the Ancestral Temple as they did in the past, preparing to discuss matters.

Even if they could not be brought into the Ancestral Realm, they had to find a way to stay far away from the regions bordering the Xuantian World.

If things truly reached an irredeemable point, then Zhao Yu staying in the Ancestral Realm would at least ensure her survival.

Moreover, they would not depart immediately; there was still some time left in the Cangxuan World to complete this.

"The Scholar stationed in the Xinzhou region of Great Gan must also be withdrawn as much as possible. Also, for the many herdsmen within Xinzhou, try to keep them as far away from the regions bordering the Xuantian World as possible—as far as they can go."

Chen Mo continued to speak, his gaze looking toward Zhao Xuanxin.

"I understand. I will arrange for people to do it right away." He also did not hesitate in the slightest, agreeing decisively.

"The remaining forces should also prepare early and arrange for core disciples to avoid disaster. Furthermore, all experts at the Xiantian Sixth Layer or above shall accompany me to the Xuantian World in seven days to face this crisis."

Chen Mo spoke with a booming voice, his tone like a furnace bell shaking the mind and spirit.

"If anyone flees before the battle, they shall be beheaded!"

Chen Mo's tone turned suddenly serious, carrying a bit of the killing aura from a military formation.

Hearing this, the many Innate Martial Artists below felt their minds tremble, and they immediately shouted in unison.

"We all obey the Alliance Leader's orders!"

Chen Mo nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand to dismiss the crowd.

Chu Tianxiu wanted to step away immediately, but was stopped by a look from Chen Mo.

"Senior, you have only recently broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm, and you are the only Heavenly Human Martial Artist of our Human Race in the Cangxuan World. You shall remain in the Ancestral Temple this time to respond to any situation.

The Xuantian World will also send a Heavenly Human Martial Artist to remain here with you."

As Chen Mo spoke, he took out the Jade Slip that Shui Qianqu had previously given him.

"If things truly reach an irredeemable state, I will send you a message. At that time, you must use this method to trigger the power of the Heaven and Earth Profound Gate and sever the connection between the two worlds; this will keep our Cangxuan World safe."

Chu Tianxiu took the Jade Slip and examined it carefully, his expression turning grim and unsightly.

"Will the situation really become that bad?" His tone held a hint of disbelief—not that he didn't believe it, but that he dared not believe it.

"It is hard to say; making more preparations is never wrong." Chen Mo sighed softly.

"I understand." Chu Tianxiu nodded with a solemn expression and turned to leave.

Over the next few days, the entire Cangxuan World changed rapidly, and many experts were being mobilized.

However, the vast majority of the common people were unaffected and continued to live as they had in the past.

Only a portion of the herdsmen in areas closer to the Xuantian World were now forced to migrate with their cattle and sheep under the organization of the Imperial Court.

The Innate Martial Artists of the Xuantian World also arrived at the Ancestral Realm of the Cangxuan World, led by a Heavenly Human Martial Artist.

The strength of the arriving Innate Martial Artists was all below the Xiantian Sixth Layer; martial artists of this level could not provide any help for the preparations the Heavenly Palace was about to make.

Rather than letting them stay in the Xuantian World to wait for death, it was better to let them find a place to avoid disaster.

Seven days passed in a flash, and Chen Mo led the many Innate Experts away.

The Space Gate had already been opened by him, and the remaining martial artists in the Ancestral Realm, regardless of their strength, all came to see them off.

"Stay here well and wait for my return." Chen Mo gave a final instruction in Zhao Yu's ear before walking toward the Space Gate he had opened.

He stepped into it, and the remaining Innate Experts followed closely behind.

There were actually not many martial artists above the Xiantian Sixth Layer in the Cangxuan World, even after the changes in Heaven and Earth made cultivation in the Innate Realm relatively easier.

Yet, as of now, there were barely a hundred Innate Martial Artists in the entire Cangxuan World.

As for experts above the Xiantian Sixth Layer, there were currently only twenty-four; the number was indeed quite small compared to the Xuantian World.

Passing through the space tunnel, Chen Mo arrived at the Tiangong Fudi once again.

This Blessed Land was now exceptionally lively, and the notable experts of the Xuantian World were all gathered here.

The two captives Chen Mo had captured while dealing with the Demonic Path of the Xuantian World, Black Scorpion and Ziyuan Daoist, were also here.

The two of them did not have much interaction with the righteous path of the Xuantian World, but the reason Chen Mo brought them along was to prevent any issues if they were left in the Cangxuan World while he met with an accident.

If they truly encountered dangerous problems later, it would be good to let the two of them serve as pawns to scout the path and test the situation.

As for the Heavenly Human Realm puppet refined by Ziyuan Daoist, it had been left by Chen Mo with Zhao Yu for self-protection.

Although her strength was not yet enough to fully control this puppet, relying solely on the puppet's own innate spiritual intelligence to act, the combat power it could unleash, while no match for a Heavenly Human Martial Artist, would have no problem dealing with some Innate Martial Artists.

"Fellow Cultivator." Sensing Chen Mo's arrival, Shui Qianqu immediately came to welcome him.

"Many Innate and Heavenly Human Martial Artists of my Xuantian World have gathered. I intend to use the Heaven and Earth Power to set up an array and bestow it upon us; even if an expert of the Spirit Severing realm arrives, we will have the strength to fight."

Shui Qianqu spoke slowly, describing the current situation and his plan to Chen Mo, and Bai Yuxia also walked over at this time.

However, she did not interrupt, only giving Chen Mo a faint smile as a greeting.

As for Jiang Wanliu, the only Qi Refiner among the four, he was currently busy leading many experts to set up the array and determine the Array Eye and array positions.

"It is shameful to say, but my Cangxuan World does not have many experts; these twenty-four Innate Experts are now all at your disposal, Fellow Daoist." Chen Mo said in a deep voice.

Compared to the nearly forty Heavenly Human Martial Artists and hundreds of Innate Martial Artists above the Xiantian Sixth Layer in the Xuantian World,

the number of martial artists their Cangxuan World possessed was indeed pitifully small.

There was no help for it; this era of the Cangxuan World was not considered prosperous, and the time since the Heaven and Earth Profound Gate was pushed open was still too short, so the number of experts was not high.

If they could have been given another thirty or fifty years, even if the number of experts could not catch up to the Xuantian World, the gap would not be as large as it was now.

"Good." Shui Qianqu agreed immediately and arranged for people to give instructions to these Innate Martial Artists.

"The array here was designed by my Heavenly Palace and is called the Xuantian Star Constellation Array; it was further evolved by the ancient Great Ability of the Xuantian World based on the ancient Zhou Tian Star Constellation Array.

It consists of three hundred and sixty-five Innate Experts and thirty-six Heavenly Human Experts. It connects the ten directions of Heaven and Earth, and when unleashed to its limit, it can mobilize nearly half the power within this world."

Shui Qianqu waved his hand gently, and a prototype of the great array constructed from True Energy appeared.

"These Innate Experts only serve as the foundation of the array; the true masters of the array who lead the formation are these Heavenly Human Martial Artists.

The array can empower three people, and these three represent the three main stars, while the main stars can change according to the situation of the martial artists."

Shui Qianqu continued to introduce the array in detail; if the creatures of the Mirage Sea arrived, he would have to join forces with Chen Mo and Bai Yuxia to fight the enemy.

Naturally, he had to explain the specific details of the array to them now; he did not ask for perfect tacit understanding between the two sides, but they absolutely could not hold each other back.

Chen Mo listened quite seriously; the array set up by the Heavenly Palace was indeed ingenious and could exert many wonderful effects.

The power of the Zhou Tian Star Constellation could be shifted and changed by those leading the array.

"When the creatures of the Mirage Sea truly arrive, the three of us will lead the array to respond. As the only Deity Transformation Cultivator, Jiang Wanliu will control the operation of the entire array."

Shui Qianqu stated the plan they had already decided upon, and he was also prepared to hear if Chen Mo and Bai Yuxia had any different opinions.

"Good, I will follow the words of Fellow Daoist Shui on this matter." Chen Mo had no other opinions and nodded in agreement immediately.

As a Deity Transformation Cultivator, Jiang Wanliu's divine sense was extremely powerful; having him preside over the entire array was indeed the most appropriate choice.

Moreover, he was a Deity Transformation Cultivator after all; although the array was set up within the Tiangong Fudi, the power the array could project could cover a considerably large area in the surroundings.

Chen Mo and the others could go out to meet the enemy, but Jiang Wanliu could never leave easily; once he left, his divine sense would sense the Mirage Sea, and the situation would only become worse.

Chen Mo had no objections, and naturally, neither did Bai Yuxia.

Shui Qianqu then introduced the detailed situation of the array to them again and agreed that the three would meet again in seven days to attempt to practice the array.

After discussing this matter, the three parted ways, each having things to do.

Chen Mo arrived in the Heavenly Court Secret Realm once again, staying in the Main Hall, carefully sensing the situation of the negotiations in the other Heavenly Court.

Although he could sense it at any time in the outside world, this connection was even clearer and more distinct within the Main Hall.

The other Heavenly Court Fragment was still continuously accelerating, but the magnitude was slightly lower than before.

Yet if things continued in this manner, its arrival time would not be much slower, with a difference of at most three to five days.

After sensing this situation, he once again submerged his consciousness into the Ding Shen Treasure Furnace.

The number of believers he currently possessed had already reached a magnitude of tens of millions, but this was already nearing the limit.

The reason Chen Mo's believers were able to grow so rapidly before was because the New World had no gods, and the remaining Human Race had no choice but to believe in him if they wanted to receive divine protection.

However, now, at least seventy or eighty percent of the living people in the other world believed in the Great Sage Fu Yao.

Even if there were further growth, it would be at most another ten million or so, and it would be impossible to maintain the previous rate of growth.

Because the previous believers all lived in various large cities or around the cities, spreading the faith was relatively easy.

But the remaining living people mostly resided in remote mountain villages, or perhaps even in deep mountains and old forests.

Wanting to spread the faith to them was incomparably more difficult than before.

If he wanted his own Faith Power to grow in the future, he could only rely on the slow accumulation of time.

However, even if the speed of growth slowed down, relying on the number of believers he currently possessed, Chen Mo was already sufficient to open up a Divine Kingdom.

It was just that the current situation was not suitable for him to do so; opening up a Divine Kingdom was not an easy matter.

After inspecting the situation of his believers, Chen Mo issued countless divine decrees, bestowing more Divine Nature rewards upon those with merit.

As for God Positions?

It would be better to wait until the current matters were resolved and he had opened up his Divine Kingdom before bestowing them.

After handling the affairs of the believers, Chen Mo came to the hall containing the Heaven and Earth Profound Gate, sensing carefully with his divine sense, intending to find the existence of the Master of the Blood Sea and preparing to summon her back.

Yet upon searching, he discovered something was wrong.

The Master of the Blood Sea seemed to have disappeared.

(End of this chapter)